How soon before my wedding should I book my DJ?
The sooner the better! Once you have confirmed your date you should be on top of it. Remember, booking a DJ is like booking a great venue or a top-notch photographer. The best and most popular are booking up to a year in advance!

How important is hiring the right DJ?
One of the most important decisions you can make to guarantee the success of your wedding reception is selecting the right DJ. It could easily make the difference between a memorable event and an unforgettable nightmare. It has been said that the DJ you hire for your reception will be responsible for 80% of the success of your wedding day; yet they are normally only 5% of the reception budget. No matter how nice your decorations are, how delicious the meal is, how tasty the cake is; if your DJ is not up to par it can easily ruin your important day! Your DJ is the one factor that can make or break your event!

Who selects the music for my reception?
You do, with our help! We provide you with a list of the Top 200 most requested songs to get you started. We ask that you go through that list and cross off any songs you don't want played and check the ones you definitely do want played. Then we ask for any other "must plays" and "do not plays." We are very good at our job and know how to keep the dance floor full! We base the evening's music around your tastes
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Do you take requests?
Yes! We will take requests that fit your guidelines. It's our goal to make as many people happy as we can without making others unhappy! We take all things into consideration and do our best to get to everyone's requests.

I can't find a certain song that I want played on your Top 200 list, do I have to buy it?
No, we have 1000's of songs beyond the Top 200 list, that's just a starting point. Given the allotted time, we can usually only play around 60 songs at a single reception. Just let us know what song you want and if we don't have it we will do our very best to get it! We'll let you know if we can't find it.

Do you use professional equipment?
Yes! We only use the BEST, name brand equipment on the market to guarantee your event goes as planned!

Do you provide a cordless Microphone for toasts at the Head Table?
Yes we do, free of charge! We recommend that you start the toasts before the dinner is over so you don't have to chase down the wedding party and get them back in the room. (We see this a lot!) Also, ask those doing the toasts to end them by saying 'Cheers' or something similar so people know when they're done! (Example, "I'd like to conclude by saying that I wish you two a long and happy marriage...Cheers!")  Yeah, it sounds dumb but without the "Cheers!", it can just go flat...

Do you provide Microphones for Guest Singers/Performers?
Yes! We can provide you with wireless and corded Microphones for your Guest Singers/Performers etc. at no extra cost to you. Just let us know how many Microphones will be needed during the event.

How will you be dressed?
Typically, it's 'Business Casual' for wedding receptions. We like to look professional yet comfortable. We want the wedding party to shine above all others! If you are set on Formal Wear like a Suit or a Tux or have some other theme in mind just let us know! We've dressed up in all kinds of costumes at the customers request! (within reason...lol)

Do you display any banners or other advertisements?
No, we pride ourselves on being tasteful. While referral business is always very much appreciated, we feel that our services speak for themselves. Therefore, we do not display any banners, logos, or signs on any of the equipment or elsewhere in the venue. Should any of your guests like a business card for future reference, one will be discreetly provided to them upon their request.

Do you create slide shows?
Not at this time, but we can refer you to people who do!

Do you have a way to hook up sound to my slide show?
Yes, we have multiple cord types. We haven't run across one that we couldn't tap into yet. Just let us know in advance.

When do you set up your DJ equipment?
We have a large, impressive set-up. We need to arrive at the venue approximately 1 1/2 - 2 hours prior to the event start time to set up the equipment, do a sound check and ensure that everything sounds and looks great. After we have finished the set up, we will be there to greet your guest's as they arrive, take music requests and, typically, we'll be playing upbeat cocktail hour music depending on what you want.

Do you just play music or do you Emcee too?
We do more than just play music, we entertain! We can be as interactive or as passive as you want us to be. You are in charge of course, after all it is Your event. We are professional and experienced entertainers, so if you want us to Emcee your event, we will do it, if you want us to play interactive games with your guest's, you got it. You tell us what you want and don't want, and it will happen. Our Customer is #1 at all times!

Do you take breaks?
No! The music is non-stop!

Can you do the announcements at the reception?
Yes! We are more than happy to do announcements at the reception!

Are we responsible for providing the DJ with a meal?
No, it's a nice gesture and always appreciated but it depends on the venue, timing and how many hours the DJ will be there. For example, if it's costing you $30.00 a plate, hey, we can run to McDonalds! If we start at 8 and end at 12, well, we probably missed dinner! On the other hand, if we arrive at 2 PM to set-up and are there until after 2 AM tearing down we tend to get a bit hungry! It's really your call...

Should I tip the DJ?
It is customary to tip your DJ if you feel they did a good job. However, whether you do or not is entirely up to you. The amount of the tip is also up to you, but 10-20% is average.

 
 
 
   
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